Tap shoes should stay pretty clean, especially as they’ll only be worn indoors. However, you might occasionally notice scruffs or marks, which will mean you want to clean your shoes. The size ballet shoe you will need varies greatly from brand, style, material and more. In addition, foot shape, width and length of toes can change how a ballet shoe fits each individual.

Bloch’s BEST SELLING Warm Up Booties! In new tie dye print, Bloch’s booties offer a stylish and innovative way of keeping your feet warm, ready and prepared in between classes and rehearsals, a must-have for every dancer! Warm-up booties were designed by BLOCH Stars and former American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Max Beloserkovsky. Mix and match your prints for a unique dance style! We recommend consulting your dance teacher regarding which ballet shoe is best for you or your child, as they can offer insight into the material and sole that is best suited for their dance level, as well as any colour preferences. Slip on tap shoes typically have a split sole. A slip on fastening allows dancers to slide the shoe on without having to take the time to tie laces and adjust the shoe’s pressure on the foot. Lace up tap shoesBloch tap shoes are perfectly designed and customised to provide for any age and proficiency level. With Kashmir lining and AAA-grade leather available, Bloch tap shoes are the go-to for tap dancing professionals and students alike, thanks to their quality, comfort and – most importantly – sound! Listed below are additional tips to make your existing tap shoes feel less slippery. Break the shoes out safely How to clean your tap shoes depends on the shoe's material. If you’re looking to remove scuffs from leather shoes, a renovating polish or standard leather cleaner can be applied with a soft cloth. Patent tap shoes can also be gently cleaned with a wet wipe or damp cloth. Canvas or fabric shoes can be spot cleaned – we recommend using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent. How to Fix Tap Shoes

Enhanced compression arch – supportive and designed to hug the dancer’s foot, the compression arch shows-off a dancer’s foot line Bloch has been the innovation leader in dance shoes for nearly a century. Our tap shoes can be found on the feet of professionals in the dance industry across the globe. Bloch provides a superior craft in dance shoes—perfect for students, teachers and masters. Split sole tap shoes are similar to split sole jazz shoes – but with taps attached. Split sole tap shoes are flexible because the base, or underside, of the shoe does not have continuous material. Instead, there is a gap in material under the arch of the foot. Tap Shoe Fastening Slip on tap shoes While it’s always best to be properly fitted by a professional, you can find more information on sizing and conversion charts on our BLOCH UK size guide. Supple leather combined with arch hugging neoprene midsection for the ultimate fit, form, and functionWhether you’re choosing your first or twentieth pair of ballet shoes, there are important considerations to make when determining which sole, style, colour and material will make the perfect pair for you. When choosing a pair of BLOCH ballet shoes, we strongly recommend visiting a local retailer with knowledge of BLOCH ballet shoes. If that’s not possible, please get in touch for fitting advice. Full sole ballet shoes have a continuous sole on the underside of the shoe. The sole typically is leather, canvas or suede. Choosing a full sole ballet shoe style will allow the dancer to build strength and muscle, as the style is very structured.